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- Title
Genetic characterization of diphtheria tox B to evaluate vaccine efficacy in Indonesia.
- Authors
Rosana, Yeva; Lusiana, Diana Intan Gabriella; Yasmon, Andi
- Abstract
Background and Objectives: Blocking the attachment of diphtheria toxins to host cells through the intact receptor binding site (tox B) was the initial mechanism of action of the diphtheria vaccine. Diphtheria outbreaks in populations with good vaccination coverage can be caused by mutations or changes in the genetic structure of the tox B protein. The aim of this study was to characterize the Tox B protein produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae isolated from 2018 to 2019 in patients in Jakarta who had already received the diphtheria vaccine. Materials and Methods: Of the 89 throat swab specimens of patients with a clinical diagnosis of diphtheria, 10 were positive for diphtheria and toxin. PCR was used to amplify the tox B DNA fragment in the 10 positive isolates. DNA sequencing was conducted with overlapping primers and the DNA sequences were analysed by using SeqScape V2.7. Results: Of the 10 isolates, nine isolate showed a DNA mutation (G30A), but the mutation did not change the amino acid encoding arginin (silent mutation). Our findings indicate that the efficacy of the diphtheria vaccine used in Indonesia has not decreased because of mutations in the tox B genes not change the amino acid. Conclusion: Overall, there are no amino acid changes in the tox B protein, indicating that the outbreaks are not affected by mutation in tox B. Another possible mechanism -- overexpression of the toxin -- is likely responsible for causing diphtheria in patients who have a complete history of immunization in Indonesia.
- Subjects
INDONESIA; JAKARTA (Indonesia); VACCINE effectiveness; DIPHTHERIA; DIPHTHERIA toxin; DNA primers; DIPHTHERIA vaccines; TOXINS
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Microbiology, 2022, Vol 14, Issue 4, p606
- ISSN
2008-3289
- Publication type
Article